German girl gives softball a try at Placer High

Matthew Kimel / Auburn Journal Placer High School softball player Marie Schultes, a German foreign exchange student, takes a swing at the plate. The Lady Hillmen (3-8-1) start Pioneer Valley League play when they host Center at 4 p.m. Thursday in the team's first home game this year.

Matthew Kimel / Auburn Journal Marie Schultes is improving as a first baseman.